A’s, Rays lineup announcements a precursor for Wild Card chess match
Bob Melvin surprised many with his decision to tap Sean Manaea over Mike Fiers to start Wednesday’s winner-take-all Wild Card Game.
Predicting Oakland’s Wild Card roster, starting lineup to face Rays, Charlie Morton
When the A’s opened their 2019 regular season at the Tokyo Dome, their own starting pitching — or lack thereof — posed the greatest threat to a finish on the outside of the playoffs.
Fiers hurls 131-pitch no-hitter after 115-minute ‘lighting malfunction’ delay
Mike Fiers was forced to wait for nearly two hours before finally flipping out the first pitch Tuesday.
Montas, bullpen lock down Angels, Davis bashes homer to seal opening series
With Frankie Montas handling Los Angeles hitters, Khris Davis and Matt Chapman took care of Oakland’s needs.
AL West preview: Astros remain a cut above, A’s step back
The biggest offseason move the Angels made was giving Mike Trout enough money over the next 12 years for the superstar center fielder to fund a reshoot of the blockbuster film “Avatar.”
AL Central preview: Cleveland’s reign continues, Twins inch closer
The American League Central was a true one-horse race in 2018 — it was Cleveland and five also-rans.
AL East preview: Yankees leapfrog Sox, Rays in hot pursuit
The reigning champion Boston Red Sox did what no reigning champ wants to do: they settled for offseason stagnancy.
NL East preview: Harper provides huge swing, Braves stay in hunt
The Phillies spent 2018 one piece short of a legitimate run at the postseason.
Murray announces commitment to football
It has been an eventful eight months for Kyler Murray.
Inside Pitch: Weighing the A’s winter
The arrival of February means Spring Training is looming — A’s pitchers and catchers report to camp in less than two weeks.
A’s add three, lose one in Rule 5 Draft
Double-A shortstop Richie Martin entered the offseason as the Athletics’ No. 12 overall prospect.
Three trades the A’s should consider to improve their rotation
The Athletics finished the 2018 season with four healthy starting pitchers on their 40-man roster — none of them especially reliable.
Reggie McKenzie reportedly out as Raiders GM
When McKenzie was hired, the Raiders were among the NFL’s laughing stocks, with zero playoff appearances and just 45 wins over the previous nine seasons.
Fourth-down score with 21 ticks left gives Raiders win No. 3
For the second week in a row, the Raiders were in prime position to upset a playoff contender in Oakland. This time, they didn’t let it slip through their fingers.
Raiders 3 & Out: Fumbled chance facilitates change
Week 13 brought much to excite for a team that has lost three All-Pros over the past three months.
Feisty Raiders fall behind four fumbles, three lost
The Chiefs proved, Sunday at the Oakland Coliseum, that even without recently released running back Kareem Hunt they are able to put the ball in the endzone.
A’s announce Howard Terminal as new ballpark site
Proposed redevelopment at the Coliseum site will include residential along with commercial space.
Judon, Ravens stuff Carr, Raiders with late rush
Derek Carr vowed early this week to continue winning and further breaking up the NFL draft order.
Early picks, clutch drive, game-winning kick end Raiders losing streak
The Raiders did two things they have done very little of this season in the first half Sunday.
Inside Pitch: MLB award season passes with A’s among top earners
Due to a flaw in the system, Khris Davis was left without any precious metal following a season that saw him finish as baseball’s home run king.
Johnny Townsend offers Oakland’s lone highlight in another tough loss
The Raiders 2018 season continued its tumble from unsuccessful to embarrassing Sunday.
Inside Pitch: The 2018 A’s nine most memorable performances
The 2018 MLB season came to an end Sunday night when the Red Sox experienced the highest of the highs: a World Series championship.
Late Martin fumble, defensive deficiencies cost Raiders
In their first game of the post-Amari Cooper era, the passing game was far from the problem for the Raiders.
Cooper-, Lynch-less Raiders still have enough to beat Colts
The Raiders have made the playoffs just once in the last 15 years.
Bullpenning decision backfires as A’s bounced from postseason
In eight starts during the month of September, Liam Hendriks allowed zero first-inning runs. That success lent credence to the A’s and manager Bob Melvin’s …
